Holiday Sneaker Roundup 2015

Winter Sneaker Roundup: The Hottest Kicks Dropping This Holiday Season

Holiday season means good food, family, fellowship, sports and the release of the hottest footwear of the year. A time that was once dominated by the annual Jordan XI drop has since expanded to include cool shoes from a variety of brands. We’ve got you covered on the price and availability from the big boys as well as a few shoes that may have slipped under your radar. Here are 10 of the hottest holiday sneakers available this season.

Air Jordan Retro XI 72-10

Nike

By far the most anticipated shoe of the holiday season, the Jordan XI 72-10 gets its name from the Michael Jordan-led ’95-’96 Bulls team that posted the best regular season record in NBA history. It was originally slated to be released on 12/19, but the release date was moved up a week. This is one of the more popular colorways of the iconic silhouette, so demand will be high.

Air Jordan 12 Retro PSNY

Nike

While the 72-10’s are getting the bulk of the hype this season, this PSNY (Public School New York) collaboration is quite possibly the best retro Jordan that has dropped in a while (and that’s saying a lot, considering that they release a lot of retro Jordans). The monochromatic ashy grey premium suede will turn heads for sure.

Li-Ling Way of Wade 4 Christmas

Way of Wade / Li-Ling

Dwyane Wade normally wears a red and green Christmas colorway during the Heat’s annual holiday game — but much like ugly Christmas sweaters, you can’t wear red and green kicks year-round. Wade realized this and chose a more palatable red and grey colorway. These are available exclusively on the WoW website.

Under Armour Curry 2 “Northern Lights”

Under Armour

The Northern Lights version of Stephen Curry’s sophomore signature shoe is inspired by the natural wonder that takes place near the North Pole. The bright pink/purple/green colorway is a departure from the basic Curry 2 colors that have been released thus far. Our best guess is that the reigning MVP will be wearing these on Christmas Day vs. LeBron and the Cavs.

Reebok Kamikaze II Mid “Overcast”

Amazon

Reebok has released its final shoe in the Reign Pack. The Overcast theme comes from the dark and cloudy skies that often cover Seattle — the city where former NBA player and Reebok endorser Shawn Kemp dunked on many opponents. Black and grey speckles cover the midsole, while an all-black ballistic nylon dominates the upper, providing an interesting take on a classic shoe.

Commonwealth x CLAE Hoffman

Commonwealth / CLAE

Men's lifestyle boutique Commonwealth joined forces with CLAE to release a limited edition Hoffman by Commonwealth. The bluish grey color of the shoe is a nod to Lola [the French Bulldog], the boutique’s unofficial mascot. If you’re looking for a clean, casual shoe with proper detailing that will stand out, this is the shoe for you.

Vans x Pendleton Sk8-Hi MTE

Vans / Pendleton

When Vans and Pendleton combine to produce product, it usually yields nice results. This winter, the two iconic companies collaborated on a full line of footwear for the entire family. For guys, the tan and tribal print SK8-Hi is the hottest of the bunch. This is not just a good-looking shoe; it features all-weather technology, including Scotchgard treated uppers, warm linings and an internal heat retention layer.$80.00 at Vans.com

A Bathing Ape x Puma Blaze of Glory

Bathing Ape / Puma

Just about any BAPE sneaker collaboration is worth checking out and the Puma Blaze of Glory collabo with the Japanese brand is no different. The release features three different shoes — available in white, black and camouflage — in addition to a full performance sports apparel offering.

Nike "He Got Game" Class of ’97 Pack

Nike

Spike Lee’s seminal hoops film He Got Game is widely heralded among sneakerheads for showcasing the Jordan 13. Two other classic shoes were also featured prominently in the film and Nike is combining both in a pack that launches just in time for the holidays. In He Got Game, the main character Jesus Shuttlesworth wore the original Pearl Nike Air Foamposite Pro and the Nike Zoom Hawk Flight as a hoop star in the class of 1997. Unlike many sneaker box sets, this pack features two quality, sought-after shoes. It won’t last long. Happy hunting!

Timberland 40 Below Superboot Hazel Highway

Timberland

Technically the classic Timberland boot is not a sneaker, however, it is one of the hottest releases of the 4th quarter so it merits inclusion. The 40 Below has remained relevant for nearly 40 years. It was worn by Tupac Shakur in the 90’s flick Juice and reintroduced to a whole new generation through fashion staples like A$AP Rocky. Timberland’s latest retro collection features the aforementioned Hazel Highway boot as well as the 9” Winter Extreme and Icon 8” Premium boots. Considering the always-stylish design and quality construction, you can’t go wrong with any of these models.